microlocs grid pattern for starter locs | microlocs installation | diy micro locs

starter locs | sisterlocks installation | microlocs journey

thorough breakdown of my microloc grid pattern or in other words the layout of my locs. i show parting all around my head and even go into detail about how many locs i have on each row. i have a total of 260 locs but of course it looks like way more because of the way i parted my locs.

when installing my microlocs i pretty much used a brick layer parting style. this means that the locs on the row above fall in between the locs on the row below ( compared to the locs falling directly on top of each other. don't worry, i go into detail about what brick layering is in the video, and i even show you examples.
i chose this style parting because i knew i wanted a fuller look for my microlocs. when i used to braid hair i used this style of parting and it always made the braids look fuller even if there wasn't actually a lot of braids.
doing a brick layer parting style definitely gave me the fullness i desired for my microlocs. i love how you can rarely ever see my scalp, even when i have a fresh retie.

i didn't do a traditional sister lock grid pattern because i knew this method would give me the fullness i desired. i eyeballed my parting based on the size i wanted my locs to be.

remember we all have different head shapes and sizes and hair texture and densities and all of these factors can lead to a different number of locs. cater to your hair and your head to truly get the best results when it comes to laying your grid for your micro locs.

if you're thinking about starting your microlocs and needed assistance on your grid pattern or parting layout, i hope this video was resourceful. if i can do it, so can you!

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FIY:
i started my microlocs with two strand twist starter locs and interlocked my roots using a two point rotation. you can find my install video here:    • how to | microlocs installation | two stra...  
i have 260 locs but of course it looks like way more because of the way i parted them.
i self- maintain my locs by interlocking with a 2 point rotation and i retighten roughly every 5-8 weeks, depending on when i feel like doing it.


here are my go-to products for maintaining my diy microlocs:
tool i use for interlocking: https://amzn.to/3JjBypF
3 part mirror: https://amzn.to/3XhmKh2
continuous spray bottle: https://amzn.to/3NeLhiq
rat tail comb: https://amzn.to/3Ne8yRu
duck bill sectioning clips: https://amzn.to/3XcvWn6

if this video was helpful, leave a like so that other viewers can know. also, please let me know if you have any questions regarding starting or maintaining your own locs in the comments.i would love to help in any way i can

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